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My horse is dropping weight unexpectedly. What does that mean?

Horse Health / / January 9, 2024

There are three common reasons for unexpected weight loss. These include inadequate diet, poor dental care, and ineffective worming. If your horse is losing weight unexpectedly, then you should assess these three areas to ensure their needs are being met. Nutrition  As a general rule, every horse should be consuming 2-3% of their body weight […]

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How do I know if my horse is too fat or too skinny?

Horse Health / / March 16, 2023

Over-feeding, lack of exercise, and incorrectly dosing wormers and medications put your horse at risk of developing serious disease. Learning to correctly assess your horse’s body condition is crucial to maintaining their long-term health.  The Body Condition Scoring system was first developed by Don Henneke, PhD, in the 1980’s. Using a basic scale, where 1

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